Most Johnson County coronavirus cases have been in rural areas
Johnson County is up to 173 confirmed coronavirus cases through Friday.
Most of those cases have been residents in rural areas of the county. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 61 have been in unincorporated Johnson County, 53 have been in Burleson and 30 in Cleburne. Other cities have seen fewer cases, including eight in Alvarado, six in Mansfield and Keene, five in Venus and three in Joshua.
Johnson County Emergency Management coordinator Jamie Moore said residents can help keep the pandemic numbers down by continuing to adhere to the safety guidelines urged by the CDC and state and local health officials.
“One of the ways we are going to be able to get, and keep, this virus in check is for people to do their part and participate in the things we know can be impactful,” he said. “Social distancing, wearing a face mask for a short time when in a public building, and of course sanitizing common surfaces and hand washing all can help limit the virus spread and ultimately help keep our vulnerable populations more safe during this pandemic.”
The county has reported 118 recoveries. Of the 55 active cases, there are 22 in rural areas, 16 in Burleson (according to city officials), eight in Cleburne and six in Alvarado.
There have been four pandemic-related deaths in the county, including one that happened in California after a Johnson County resident died in a hospital after contracting the virus on a cruise ship.
This story was originally published May 22, 2020 at 2:58 PM.
